Last updated: 20 September 2026
We use a small number of infrastructure providers to run the SKOOLES platform. Each is bound by contract to protect personal data and to process it only on our instructions. This page is the list referenced by our Data Processing Agreement.
Current sub-processors
| Provider | Purpose | Data processed |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure | Cloud hosting, Blob Storage for files and media | Platform data, documents and attachments |
| Microsoft Azure Translator | On-demand translation of content | Only the content submitted for translation |
| Microsoft Azure AI | AI assistance, content generation and analytics | Only the content submitted to the feature in use |
| Google Firebase | Push notifications and real-time delivery | Device tokens, notification payloads |
| Google Maps Platform | Map display and routing for transportation | Route and trip coordinates |
| Cloudflare | DNS, TLS, CDN and denial-of-service protection | Network traffic metadata, IP addresses |
| PowerSync | Offline synchronisation between server and device | Synchronised platform records |
Where data is processed
Processing regions are not the same for every institution. They depend on the deployment an institution chooses and, where it applies, on its own data residency rules. The regions for an institution are fixed in its Data Processing Agreement before any data is loaded, and they do not change without notice. If you need the regions for a specific deployment before signing, email [email protected] and we will give them in writing.
On-premises deployment
Core SKOOLES services can be deployed on infrastructure controlled by the institution. Where that option is taken, the sub-processors above apply only to the components the institution chooses to enable.
This website
skooles.com is a marketing site, separate from the platform. It is hosted by SmarterASP.NET and served through Cloudflare. It holds no institutional or student data. The only personal data it receives is what you type into the contact, demo or support form, which is emailed to us and not stored on the site.
Development tools
Microsoft Azure DevOps holds our source control and deployment pipelines. It is not a sub-processor of institutional data: no production personal data is placed in it.
Changes
We will update this page before adding a new sub-processor that handles personal data, and institutions with a signed agreement will be notified so they have an opportunity to object. To be notified of changes, email [email protected].